Yarn for Crochet and Knitting

Yarn isn’t the only suitable material you can use for knitting and crochet, but it’s definitely the most popular choice amongst contemporary crafters. If you’re interested in discovering outstanding yarn or learning about any aspect of yarn for crochet and knitting, this page is definitely a great place to begin exploring.

Reviews of My FAVORITE Yarns for Crochet and Knitting

I’ve been crocheting for somewhere around 40 years, and knitting for somewhere around 30+ years. In that timespan, I’ve tried a whole bunch of different yarns. Here are some of the yarns I recommend most:


Cascade 220


Cascade 220 Worsted Weight Wool Yarn

Cascade 220 Worsted Weight Wool Yarn


Simply Cotton Yarn by Knitpicks

Knitpicks Simply Cotton Worsted Yarn -- 100% Organic Cotton Yarn for Knitting and Crochet

Knitpicks Simply Cotton Worsted Yarn — 100% Organic Cotton Yarn for Knitting and Crochet

Knitpicks — Hawthorne Speckle Yarn


Hawthorne Speckle Handpainted Yarn by Knitpicks

Plymouth Yarns — Bio Sesia

Yarn by Weight or Type

Yarn Knowledge: Articles About Yarn

We hope this information is helpful to you as you educate yourself more about yarn for crochet and knitting. Best wishes with finding exactly the right yarns for your future knitting and / or crochet projects.

Posted By: Amy Solovay


This page was last updated on 7-22-2023.